Rangers set to announce transfer agreement by 15 June – Sources
Rangers are poised for an eventful summer now that the takeover has been agreed and Russell Martin has been hired as the new manager.
Kevin Thelwell also officially began work at Ibrox at the start of the week as he joined from Everton post the expiry of his contract.
Nils Koppen will be sealing his Rangers exit as he will step down from his role as Technical Director.
Robin Propper exit may be confirmed by 15 June
Robin Propper will be leaving Rangers this summer, despite joining a year ago, Ibrox News has learned.
The 31-year-old may have played 43 games in all competitions this past season, but his performances have been inconsistent.
| Stat | Robin Propper |
| Appearances | 43 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 0 |
Sources have told Ibrox News that he’s set to return to FC Twente as an agreement has been reached between Gers and the Dutch side.
It’s also understood that there is an agreement on the defender’s side with FC Twente and he will sign a three-year contract there [Joost Blaauwhof, 6 June]
Ibrox News understands that an announcement on the sale of Propper could be made by the end of next week, 15 June, confirming his permanent exit.
Rangers must invest for the future under Russell Martin
Propper was expected to bolster Rangers’ defence with his experience and leadership as a former captain.
However, his impact at Ibrox has been underwhelming.
The 31-year-old Dutch centre-back struggled to adapt to the physicality and pace of Scottish football, often being outmuscled and outpaced by opposition forwards.
Despite making 43 appearances, his inconsistent performances and errors contributed to defensive vulnerabilities, with Gers conceding crucial goals in matches against teams like Motherwell and St Mirren.
He has arguably offered no significant upgrade over his predecessor Connor Goldson.
With Martin emphasising a high-line, possession-based style, Propper’s lack of mobility and struggles with the physical demands make him ill-suited.
Selling him this summer, potentially back to Twente for around £1million, would allow Rangers to recoup some of their investment, free up wages and pursue a defender like Ipswich Town ace Cameron Burgess, who better fits Martin’s system.
This move would strengthen the squad and align with the club’s rebuild for the 2025/26